S&P 500 3-Month Realized Average Stock Correlation Correlations in the S&P 500 are sinking, turning the market from one big macro trade into a stock picker’s playground where fundamentals finally matter again. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Bitcoin-Nasdaq 100 30-Day Correlation Bitcoin’s correlation with the Nasdaq 100 has surged to multi-year highs, but as macro conditions shift and the crypto market matures, its link to traditional equities could start to loosen. Image: Bloomberg
200-Day Correlation Between S&P 500 and Gold Spot Gold’s old reputation as a crisis hedge is looking dated. The metal is increasingly trading like a risk asset, tracking U.S. equities as a declining dollar and heavy central-bank demand reshape its place in global markets. Image: Bloomberg
Rolling 90-Day Correlation Between the S&P 500 and U.S. IG Credit Spreads Credit and equities are back in sync: the 90‑day correlation between U.S. IG credit spreads and the S&P 500 has spiked, a sign that macro forces and market mood now bind the two tighter than before. Image: Deutsche Bank
ACWI Ex-U.S. vs. U.S. 3-Month Correlation and U.S. Equity 3-Month Return When U.S. equities experience a sell-off, it often indicates underlying worries about the global economy or financial system, triggering risk aversion. This typically leads to declines in both domestic and international equities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Correlation Between Top 10 and S&P 500 While the concentration of large-cap stocks in the U.S. equity market is a topic of discussion, the evidence suggests that its impact on market behavior is not as alarming as some might believe. Image: S&P Dow Jones Indices
Two-Month Correlation Between Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Index and S&P 500 Index The current positive correlation between stocks and bonds emphasizes the need for investors to diversify beyond traditional assets and adopt more sophisticated risk management strategies. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
5-Year U.S. Treasury Yield vs. Bank Stocks Correlation The combination of higher bond yields and rising bank stocks is often often viewed as a sign of a bullish market environment. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
U.S. Stocks – Average Stock Correlation in the S&P 500 The current trend in the S&P 500 indicates a significant rise in stock correlation, suggesting a more homogenous market behavior that could pose risks for investors relying on diversification strategies. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Rolling 24 Month Correlation Between U.S. Treasury Bonds and Equities Amid high inflation, UST bonds become less effective as a hedge against U.S. stocks, as rising prices erode bond payouts and interest rate hikes lead to a drop in bond prices. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee
Correlation – S&P 500 Growth vs. S&P 500 Value The correlation between S&P 500 Growth and S&P 500 Value continues to increase. Image: The Daily Shot